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Rorrer Family History

Rorrer Surname Meaning

Altered form of German and Swiss German Rohrer.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Rorrer family from?

You can see how Rorrer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Rorrer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Rorrer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Rorrer family living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Rorrer's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Rorrer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Rorrer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Rorrer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeping were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Rorrer. 40% of Rorrer men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Rorrer women worked as a Housekeeping. Some less common occupations for Americans named Rorrer were Bookkeeper and Teacher.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Proprietor
    10%
  • Bookkeeper
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeping
    67%
  • Teacher
    34%

What Rorrer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Rorrer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Rorrer census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 101 immigration records available for the last name Rorrer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 605 military records available for the last name Rorrer. For the veterans among your Rorrer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Rorrer lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Rorrer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Rorrer in 1950 was 32, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Rorrer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Rorrer ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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